19 December Current Affairs 2023 in English

19 December Current Affairs 2023

19 December Current Affairs 2023 refers to the latest news and events happening worldwide and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 19 December Current Affairs 2023 is essential for students who are preparing for exams, especially competitive exams, as it forms an important part of the syllabus. The importance of the 19 December Current Affairs 2023 lies in its ability to help students enhance their general knowledge, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and develop their critical thinking abilities.

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19 December Current Affairs 2023 also provides students with insights into various issues such as politics, economics, and social issues that are important for their overall development as informed citizens. Regularly reading and analyzing the 19 December Current Affairs 2023 helps students ace their exams and prepares them for their future roles as responsible and well-informed citizens of society.

Goa’s Liberation Day 2023

Goa’s Liberation Day is celebrated annually on December 19th to commemorate the liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule in 1961. This day holds immense significance for the people of Goa and serves as a reminder of their struggle for freedom and self-determination.

Goa Liberation Day holds immense significance for the people of Goa and for India as a whole. It marks the end of Portuguese colonialism in Goa and the restoration of the state’s right to self-determination. The day serves as a reminder of the struggle for freedom, the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters, and the values of unity and diversity. Read the complete article here.

Barracuda’ – India’s Fastest Solar Electric Boat Unveiled in Kerala

In a significant stride towards a sustainable maritime future, India unveiled the Barracuda, the nation’s fastest solar electric boat, at the Navgathi Yard in Panavally, Alappuzha.

This eco-friendly vessel, aptly named ‘Saur Shakthi,’ is the result of a collaborative effort between Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd and Navalt, an eco-marine tech company.

IndiGo makes history, becomes first Indian airline to carry 100 million passengers a year

IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier has created history by becoming the first Indian airline to carry 100 million passengers in a single calendar year. With this achievement, it has joined a select club of global carriers to operate on such a scale.

This development further cement IndiGo’s standing among the 10 largest airlines in the world by passenger traffic.

Akash Missile System destroys 4 targets simultaneously during Air Force Exercise

The firepower of the indigenous Akash Missile system was demonstrated during the recent Astrashakti 2023 exercise at Suryalanka Air Force station in Andhra Pradesh.

A single Akash missile system engaged four unmanned aerial targets simultaneously during the Astrashakti exercise held by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

UP is now the second-largest economy in India

In a major milestone achieved by the Yogi Adityanath government, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the second largest economy of India after Maharashtra in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) share.

In the context of GDP share, UP has outpaced states such as Tamil Nadu (9.1%), Gujarat (8.2%), and West Bengal (7.5%).

LIC notifies hike in gratuity limit to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh for agents

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has notified an increase in gratuity limit to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh for its agents.

The increase was effected by amending the Life Insurance Corporation of India (Agents) Regulations, 2017.

These regulations may be called the Life Insurance Corporation of India (Agents) Amendment Regulations, 2023, LIC said in a regulatory filing.

Senior IPS officer Maheshwar Dayal takes over as Director General of Prisons

Senior IPS officer and Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Maheshwar Dayal took charge as Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services

He had served as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Virudhunagar, The Nilgiris, and Nagapattinam districts and Deputy Commissioner of Police in Tirunelveli, Tiruchi, and Gurgaon, Haryana.

PM Modi inaugurates Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s largest meditation centre Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi.

Verses of the Swarveda have been carved upon the walls of the Mahamandir a seven-floor superstructure.

Following the inauguration of the Swarved Mahamandir, Modi along with UPChief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a tour of the center that can seat 20,000 people.

69% of the total 44.46 crore loans sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana have been sanctioned to women

As of 24.11.2023, out of a total of 44.46 crore loans sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), 30.64 crore (69%) have been sanctioned to women.

PMMY was launched on 08.04.2015 to provide collateral-free institutional credit to Small/ Micro enterprises for income-generating activities.

Government of India and ADB sign 37 billion Japanese Yen loan for Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System Corridor

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement for a 37 billion Japanese Yen ($250 million) loan that will continue financing the construction of the 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.

This project will enable the RRTS to improve urban mobility, and the project’s economic impacts will also benefit women.

Government of India and ADB sign $250 million loan for Industrial Corridor Development in India

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $250 million policy-based loan that will continue support to industrial corridor development to make manufacturing more competitive, strengthen national supply chains and links with regional and global value chains, and create more and better jobs.

Gross Direct Tax collections for the current Financial Year register over 17% growth

The Gross Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2023-24 have registered a growth of over 17%.

Before adjusting refunds, the Gross Collection of Direct Taxes stands at over 15 lakh 95 thousand crore rupees as compared to 13 lakh 63 thousand crore in the corresponding period of 2022-23.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to inaugurate Good Governance Week 2023 on 19th December 2023

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah) celebrations to be held from 19th December 2023 to 25th December 2023, the Good Governance Day.

The Good Governance Week 2023 is the third consecutive year of week-long celebrations organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India.

ISF 2023 Outreach Programme of CSIR-NIScPR

CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) organized the outreach event for the India International Science Festival (IISF), in New Delhi. So far eight editions of India International Science Festival have been successfully celebrated since 2015. The mega science festival aims to honor and highlight scientific achievements.

Saint Lucia’s Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) program launched in partnership with India

Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched a program in Saint Lucia on 14th December 2023.

India has been chosen as the Partner Administration and will provide Tax Experts for this program.

China launches Deepest Lab on Earth

The world’s deepest and largest underground laboratory became operational in China, state news agency Xinhua reported

The report said that the 2,400-metre-deep physics laboratory is located in southwest China’s Sichuan Province.

Sandeep claims MRF Formula 2000 crown

Sandeep Kumar and Chetan Surnineni won the MRF Formula 2000 and 1600 titles as the curtains came down on the fourth and final round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2023 at the Madras International Circuit.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Harshal Bowls Haryana To Title Against Rajasthan

Haryana won the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy in a remarkable turn of events at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, claiming their first-ever trophy with a 30-run victory over Rajasthan in the final.

The triumph capped off one of the most dominant campaigns in Indian domestic cricket history, with Haryana being unbeaten throughout the competition.

Gaja Capital Business Book Prize: ‘Against All Odds’, ‘Winning Middle India’ declared joint winners

“Against All Odds: The IT Story of India” and “Winning Middle India: The Story of India’s New-Age Entrepreneurs” have been announced as the joint winners of the ‘Gaja Capital Business Book Prize’ 2023.

“Against All Odds” was written by S ‘Kris’ Gopalakrishnan and N and N Dayasindhu and Krishnan Narayana.

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